What are least popular majors?
- Library Science. ...
- Educational Psychology. ...
- Drama and Theater Arts. ...
- Human Services and Community Organization. ...
- Clinical Psychology. ...
- Composition and Speech. ...
- Visual and Performing Arts. ...
- Miscellaneous Fine Arts.
Some majors will always be less competitive: Liberal Arts, Undergraduate Studies, Social Work, and Education. The latter two because they have the least amount of applicants. All admits to these colleges and schools have lower test scores than the typical admit. Some, like Architecture, will always be competitive.
- Advertising and public relations. ...
- Anthropology / Archaeology. ...
- Communications / Mass media. ...
- Criminal justice. ...
- Education. ...
- Ethnic and civilization studies. ...
- Fashion design. ...
- Film, video, and photographic arts.
The most regretted major is journalism, followed by sociology and liberal arts. On the other hand, the survey shows the happiest college grads are those who chose computer and information sciences, along with criminology. Engineering and nursing majors follow closely behind.
- Biomimicry. ...
- Cannabis Biology and Chemistry. ...
- Puppet Arts. ...
- Viticulture and Enology. ...
- Fermentation Science. ...
- Bicycle Design and Fabrication. ...
- Digital Mapping. ...
- Bakery Science.
- Psychology.
- Criminal Justice.
- English.
- Education.
- Religious Studies.
- Social Work.
- Sociology.
- Communications.
#1 Chemistry
According to the average Grade Point Average of students in the program, Chemistry wins the prize title hardest major. A Chemistry major overlaps somewhat with biology, but chemistry extends beyond living things.
- Chemistry. At number one on the list is chemistry.
- Architecture. ...
- Chemical Engineering. ...
- Computer Science. ...
- Aerospace Engineering. ...
- Biomedical Engineering. ...
- Materials Engineering. ...
- Petroleum Engineering. ...
Common Majors for Women | Percent Female | National Median Pay |
---|---|---|
Fashion Design | 95% | $38,900 |
Interior Design | 90% | $37,800 |
Elementary Education | 88% | $35,800 |
Social Work | 88% | $36,100 |
On the other hand, majors with the least amount of free time — like nursing, education and social work — often have required practic*ms, labs and volunteer hours, which limit students' down time.
What degree is hardest to get?
The hardest degree subjects are Chemistry, Medicine, Architecture, Physics, Biomedical Science, Law, Neuroscience, Fine Arts, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Education, Computer Science and Philosophy. Let's dive right in, and look at why these subjects are the hardest degree subjects.
- #8: Biochemistry or Biophysics. ...
- #7: Astronomy. ...
- #6: Physics. ...
- #5: Cell and Molecular Biology. ...
- #4: Biomedical Engineering. ...
- #3: Aero and Astronautical Engineering. ...
- #2: Chemical Engineering. ...
- #1: Architecture. Average Hours Spent Preparing for Class Each Week: 22.20.
- Math Programs.
- Natural Science Programs.
- Education.
- Humanities Programs.
- STEM Majors.
- Engineering.
- General Studies.
Computer sciences and business and administrative studies are among the degree subjects with the highest drop-out rates; with around nine per cent of students dropping out by their second year.
- Popular culture. ...
- Kinesiology. ...
- Disability studies. ...
- Bakery science. ...
- Comedy. ...
- Speech, language and hearing sciences. ...
- Human-computer interaction. ...
- Design-your-own major. Most smaller liberal arts colleges and universities offer this option, for individuals who want to create their own path.
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- Computer Engineering. ...
- Computer Science. ...
- Electrical Engineering. ...
- Chemical Engineering. ...
- Aerospace Engineering. ...
- Mechanical Engineering. ...
- Industrial Engineering. ...
- Physics.
- Citrus Science.
- Memeology.
- Egyptology.
- Bicycle Design.
- Sexuality Studies.
- Mortuary Science.
- Leisure Studies.
- Popular Culture.
- Accounting.
- Business Administration.
- Communications.
- Computer Science.
- Criminal Justice.
- Education.
- Emergency Management.
- English.
- Business Administration. Average GPA: 3.2.
- Psychology. Average GPA: 3.3. ...
- Education. Average GPA: 3.6. ...
- Social Work. Average GPA: 3.4. ...
- Public Relations & Advertising. Average GPA: 3.0. ...
- Criminal Justice. Average GPA: 3.1. ...
- Journalism. Average GPA: 3.2. ...
- Economics. Average GPA: 3.0. ...
- Psychology. Psychology – the science of brain and behavior – is a common major and can lead to a career in multiple fields. ...
- Anthropology. ...
- Media and Communications. ...
- Photography. ...
- Creative Writing. ...
- Liberal Arts. ...
- Sports Studies. ...
- Health.
What is the most taken major?
- Social Sciences and History. ...
- Engineering. ...
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences. ...
- Psychology. ...
- Communication and Journalism. ...
- Visual and Performing Arts. ...
- Computer and Information Sciences. ...
- Education. Median Annual Salary (May 2020): $52,380 (education, training, and library jobs)
- 20 Smart Degrees to Get for Intellectuals. Below are 20 smart majors for people who like to think. ...
- Actuarial Science. Actuarial science deals with risk measurements in business and finance. ...
- Aerospace Engineering. ...
- Anthropology. ...
- Astronomy. ...
- Bioethics. ...
- Biomedical Engineering. ...
- Chemical Engineering.
- Business Administration. Business administration is one major that is usually considered “easy.” Some programs will also only take 3 years to finish! ...
- English. ...
- Human Resources. ...
- Criminal Justice. ...
- Marketing. ...
- Supply Chain Management. ...
- Psychology. ...
- Communication.
- Psychology. If you're interested in the human mind and human behavior, you may want to major in psychology. ...
- Liberal Arts/Interdisciplinary Studies. ...
- Communications. ...
- Business. ...
- English. ...
- Biology. ...
- Computer Science.
Rank | Major | Unemployment |
---|---|---|
1 | Library Science | 11.78% |
2 | Metallurgical Engineering | 10.53% |
3 | Nuclear Engineering | 10.11% |
4 | Industrial Production Technologies | 8.24% |
- Computer Science and Computer Information Systems. ...
- Entrepreneurship. ...
- Business Administration and Management. ...
- Communication Disorders.
Along with engineering, computing and maths are the most male-dominated subjects. The most evenly split subject was biological sciences, with a near 50-50 split.
Women tend to major in the Humanities and Languages, but also in Sociology and Psychology and in Biology-related STEM fields. Men tend to major in Business, Social Sciences, non-Biology-related STEM, and Philosophy.
- Chemistry.
- Environmental Economics and Policy.
- Environmental Earth Science.
- American Studies.
- Nuclear Engineering.
- Energy Engineering.
- Astrophysics.
- Applied Mathematics.
Rank | Declared degree | Percent with advanced degree |
---|---|---|
1 | Architectural Engineering | 29% |
2 | Construction Services | 12% |
3 | Computer Engineering | 40% |
4 | Aerospace Engineering | 51% |
What major gives the most jobs?
- Computer Science and Information Technology.
- Engineering.
- Business.
- Hospitality Administration/Management.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Education.
- Architecture.
- Construction Management.
- Chemistry. At number one on the list is chemistry.
- Architecture. ...
- Chemical Engineering. ...
- Computer Science. ...
- Aerospace Engineering. ...
- Biomedical Engineering. ...
- Materials Engineering. ...
- Petroleum Engineering. ...
- Economics – 2.95.
- Biology – 3.02.
- Geology – 3.03.
- Philosophy – 3.08.
- Finance – 3.08.
- Physics – 3.10.
- Computer Science – 3.13.
- Mechanical Engineering – 3.17.
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Majors with the highest unemployment rates
- Mass Media. Unemployment: 7.8% ...
- Liberal Arts. Unemployment: 6.7% ...
- Anthropology. Unemployment: 6.6% ...
- Philosophy. ...
- Construction Services.
The best majors for introverts include veterinary medicine, software engineering, and chemistry because they require limited interaction with people and offer high-paying salaries and excellent job outlooks.
- Computer Science. If you have the logical and technical skills to learn complicated computer programs and code for multiple hours a day, you should absolutely consider a career in computer science. ...
- Accounting. ...
- Marketing. ...
- Economics. ...
- Art.
- Engineering. Engineering is a large scientific branch focused on the practical design and building of structures or machines. ...
- Healthcare. ...
- Psychology. ...
- Computer Science. ...
- Business. ...
- Information Technology. ...
- Accounting. ...
- Economics & Finance.
- Social Sciences and History. ...
- Engineering. ...
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences. ...
- Psychology. ...
- Communication and Journalism. ...
- Visual and Performing Arts. ...
- Computer and Information Sciences. ...
- Education. Median Annual Salary (May 2020): $52,380 (education, training, and library jobs)
- Biomedical engineering. ...
- Computer science. ...
- Marine engineering. ...
- Pharmaceutical sciences. ...
- Computer engineering. ...
- Electrical engineering. ...
- Finance. ...
- Software engineering.
Rank | Major | Number of Degrees Awarded |
---|---|---|
Rank 1 | Major Business and Management | Number of Degrees Awarded 289,384 |
Rank 2 | Major Nursing | Number of Degrees Awarded 141,632 |
Rank 3 | Major Psychology | Number of Degrees Awarded 127,066 |
Rank 4 | Major Biology | Number of Degrees Awarded 120,375 |
What is the most uncommon career?
- Professional Cuddler. Yes, this is a real thing. ...
- Golf Ball Diver. Basically professional recyclers. ...
- Online Dating Ghostwriter. How about working as a modern-day cupid? ...
- Hippotherapist. ...
- Professional Bridesmaid. ...
- Water Slide Tester. ...
- Paper Towel Sniffer. ...
- Face Feeler.
- Business Administration. Average GPA: 3.2.
- Psychology. Average GPA: 3.3. ...
- Education. Average GPA: 3.6. ...
- Social Work. Average GPA: 3.4. ...
- Public Relations & Advertising. Average GPA: 3.0. ...
- Criminal Justice. Average GPA: 3.1. ...
- Journalism. Average GPA: 3.2. ...
- Economics. Average GPA: 3.0. ...